Description
A classic homemade nut brittle recipe featuring a crunchy caramelized sugar base packed with toasted almonds and salted peanuts. This sweet and salty treat is perfect for gifting or enjoying as a delightful snack. Made with simple ingredients and cooked on the stovetop, it delivers a satisfying crunch and rich buttery flavor.
Ingredients
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Nut Brittle Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup almond slices
- ½ cup salted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set aside near the stovetop as you will need to work quickly once the candy mixture reaches the final temperature.
- Melt butter: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the ½ cup of salted butter fully to start the caramel base.
- Add sugar mixture: Stir in ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ⅓ cup water to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Cook to hard crack stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and continue cooking the sugar mixture, stirring frequently, until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This will take about 15 minutes.
- Add baking soda: Once at 300°F, remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in ½ teaspoon baking soda to aerate and lighten the brittle texture.
- Add nuts and spread: Immediately stir in ½ cup almond slices and ½ cup salted peanuts, then pour the hot mixture carefully onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a knife, spatula, or back of a spoon to spread the mixture evenly before it hardens.
- Cool and break: Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Once hardened, break it into pieces to serve or store.
Notes
- Use parchment paper, a non-stick baking sheet, or non-stick cooking spray—not wax paper or aluminum foil—to avoid sticking.
- Measure and prepare all ingredients before starting as you must move quickly once the sugar reaches 300°F.
- For easier spreading and better flavor, you can toast the nuts beforehand by microwaving for 30 seconds or baking for 10 minutes.
- Store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (~40g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
